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Asus ZenWatch 3 Review

Asus has done a commendable job in refining its most recent Android Wear smartwatch. The Asus ZenWatch 3 is a top-notch product that is impossible not to fall in love with. ASUS, a veteran of the lucrative smartwatch market has not disappointed with this watch. The ZenWatch 3 is a more adult-looking gadget compared to its predecessor i.e. the ZenWatch 2.

Hardware

The following is a hardware review of the product:

Design

The ZenWatch 3 is manufactured in 3 different colors i.e. Gunmetal, Silver and Rose Gold. It has a circular display that is surrounded by a diamond cut bezel which is accented. It is designed with an ambient light sensor that functions to provide automatic brightness.

Body

The watch is encased inside a 316L stainless steel body that exudes a premium vibe.

Wrist strap

The attachment mechanism of the wrist strap is simple to use owing to its quick release pin. However, it is proprietary thus cannot be easily utilized with third party bands. The wrist strap is of high quality to provide both style and comfort. The wrist strap is made of genuine length that is gentle to the skin.

Buttons

The ZenWatch 3 has 3 side buttons. The bottom button is used to turn on airplane mode, the center one functions as a back button and the top one launches apps. All the 3 buttons have the much-desired premium feel and look.

Battery life

The ZenWatch 3 has a 340mAh battery incorporated to it. This is a large capacity that can potentially last for 2 days. However, it should be noted that this is a factor of use. The battery supports fast charging and can gain up to 60% charge inn just 15 minutes.

Display

It features a circular AMOLED display that is 1.39″, this is equal to a pixel density of about 287 pixels per square inch. The display has a resolution of 400 x 400, an impressive smartwatch resolution by far as it is bright and sharp. For protection, the display has Corning’s curved Gorilla Glass 3 2.5D that makes it resistant to scratches.

Water resistant and dust proof

It has an IP67 certification, this means that the watch is water resistant and dust proof. In fact, it can be submerged for 30 minutes in water that is a meter deep.

Software

The following is a software review of the watch:

Performance

The watch uses Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, a chip that provides an improved battery life and performance. The chip significantly improves performance because it was specifically designed for smartwatches.

Furthermore, swiping between panels and cards is quite smooth. The interface does not have an amount of lag that is appreciable. This great performance is also supported by 4GB of eMMC storage and 512MB of RAM.

Connectivity

It mainly utilizes Bluetooth 4.1 to connect to a phone. However, it has Wi-Fi for backup. The USB charge unit is in form a circular pad that conveniently and securely clips on the watch’s back through magnets.

UI

The home screen of the watch is just a watch face. To see and act on various cards, simply swipe up the screen.

Compatibility

It is compatible with iOS 8.2 (and higher) as well as Android 4.3 (and higher).

Manager app

This adds more than 50 watch faces that are exclusive.

ASUS ZenFit

This is an in-built app that accurately tracks sleep, workouts and steps.

Pros

There are many pros associated with the use of the product, the notable ones include the following:

* It has a very beautiful display.

* It has an excellent battery life that can last up to 48 hours.

* The watch has a solid build quality.

* It has fast charging technology that is ideal for individuals who are on the go.

* It has an exemplary overall performance.

* It will improve with Android Wear 2.0

Cons

There are a few limitations that the Asus Zen Watch 3 has, these are:

* The styling on the product may not be for everyone due to a variety in preferences.

* The proprietary wrist strap connector is not that impressive.

* It lacks a heart rate monitor.

* It is not fitted with NFC. This means that Android Pay is not supported.

* It lacks GPS. This makes it difficult for the user to track his/her location with high accuracy.

Conclusion

The solid hardware, excellent performance, great display and beautiful design as seen on the on the ASUS ZenWatch 3 review above makes it an attractive product. It is a great choice for people who understand and love the smartwatch concept. It is also an ideal choice of a watch for people who are fashion-conscious.

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